3 arrested at Efutu for illegal mining

Authorities in Ghana's Central Region have apprehended three men suspected of engaging in illegal mining operations. The arrests occurred on Monday, June 8, following a complaint lodged by the Ghana Water Limited (GWL) concerning illicit mining activities along a main pipeline at Efutu, near Cape Coast.

The Central Regional Police Command conducted a special operation that led to the capture of Eugene Oppong, 28, Paul Kumash, 30, and Amos Beyuo, 25, at the illegal mining site. However, a significant number of other miners managed to evade law enforcement upon their arrival, leaving behind their equipment.

During the operation, police confiscated various mining tools, including 19 water pumping machines, four washing carpets, seven cutlasses, and a wheelbarrow. Any equipment that could not be removed from the site was immobilized and subsequently set on fire, according to a statement from the police command. The arrested suspects are currently in police custody and are cooperating with investigators. All seized equipment has been retained as evidence for the ongoing investigation.

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The suspects are in police custody assisting investigations.